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Six Rivers National Forest
California
The name says it all: Six Rivers National Forests is about water. Six rambunctious rivers flow through it: the Smith, Klamath, Trinity, Mad, Van Duzen, and Eel. And the mighty Pacific Ocean strongly affects its climate, moderating its temperature and sending daily misty fog when it's not sending raining and snow. The forest is next door to Redwood National Park, and has much the same lush character. However, while there is some coastal sequoia at Six Rivers, the dominant tree is Douglas fir. The Siskiyou Wilderness is Six River's wild highlight. The Siskiyou is a region of high craggy peaks, small glacial cirque lakes and soft mountain meadows. The Clear Creek National Recreation Trail is a wonderful exploration into the heart of this wilderness, with lots of side trails if you want to get higher or even more remote.
Middle Fork of Smith River
The forest includes 366 miles of wild, scenic or recreational rivers - 35% of California's Wild and Scenic Rivers. The Smith River National Recreation area is the highlight of this forest. The three forks of the Smith and their many tributaries form California's last free-flowing river system without a dam. In fact, 315 miles of these waterways are designated National Wild and Scenic Rivers -- more than any other river system in the United States.
As well as six rivers, Six Rivers has six botanical areas. These sites are set aside to protect areas of extraordinary botanical value. For instance, the rare carnivorous California Pitcher Plant are found in the boggy areas of the Myrtle Creek Botanical Area. High upon the ridges, most of the areas offer expansive views of the surrounding landscapes, peaks and rivers.
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